Chapter 8

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A/N: This is a very short chapter. Haley and Nathan's conversations with their best friends, Lucas and Brooke. I was then kind of bring back the fact that both Lucas and Brooke are still thinking about the night they had, because of course, it's going to come back soon.

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Chapter 8

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Brooke sat on Nathan's couch watching TV, one of the movie channels was on, but she couldn't find anything to watch. Moments later, Nathan walked in.

"It's almost midnight! Where have you been Nathan Scott?" Brooke said.

"I'm sorry I was out so late, I didn't plan on it..."

"No, Nathan, it's fine. I really don't mind." Not like I have anywhere else to be, Brooke reminded herself.

"How was she?" Nathan asked.

"Sawyer was great. We played barbies, took a bath, then I let her watch a movie and have some popcorn, then she brushed her teeth and went to bed around ten."

"Thanks Brooke, I don't know what I would do without you, she loves you."

"No problem. So, how was Miss Haley?" Brooke smiled.

"Haley was great. It was a beautiful date. We ate, went to the beach and just talked for two hours, held hands, really got to know each other a little."

"Kiss?" Brooke asked.

Nathan shook his head, "No. We were close on the beach, and I thought about it, but we didn't. Then when I dropped her off, she hugged me. I was worried she wasn't interested, but then she invited me over Wednesday night."

"Smart girl," Brooke said, "She is making you work for it, but at the same time making sure she knows that you are interested."

"Thanks again Brooke, for everything."

"Yeah, you owe me, big time. Anyway, I have to get going. See you soon."

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Haley leaned against the door behind her with a huge smile on her face. That night had been great, he was great.

"How did it go?" Lucas asked.

Haley smiled, "It went amazing. I had such a great time."

"I'm happy to hear it Hales. Well, I was going to head out, I'll see you tomorrow."

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Lucas headed to the bar. He was happy for Haley, but a little part of him was jealous. He was sick of sleeping with random girls, he wanted something more serious. Haley was right, this wasn't him. He always wanted something serious, but when Lindsay broke his heart, it was hard to move on. He still keep thinking about the girl he had met. The one who pretty much kicked him out of her bed, who he had given his number to, but still not heard anything. If he hadn't slept with her that night, maybe he would have had a chance. How is a girl supposed to believe you respect her if you sleep with her right away? Who knows what would have become of him and Brooke, if they hadn't done that? He couldn't torture himself with what ifs all he could do was make a promise to himself that he would change.

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Brooke headed to her empty condo. She could get a head start on her laundry for the weekend. Or she could take a bath, but she headed to the kitchen and poured herself a glass of wine and sat at the table, and really thought about stuff. She had everything, a successful company, a nice house, plenty of money. She had Nathan, who was like a brother to her, and Sawyer. If weren't for them, she really would be all alone. What would happen though if him and Haley got really close, and moved in together, got married? Would she still be welcome as much? It hurt to think about. She had to stop pushing every guy away, and acting like she didn't need or want someone. Of course she wanted someone, she was just afraid of getting hurt, but was this feeling any better? Being alone ever night? Brooke went through her purse and found Lucas's number that he had left. He had seemed like a great guy, and he was hott. Why not go on a date with him, see what happened? Brooke considered this. She picked up the phone, dialed *67 first, then called. He picked up a few rings in, saying hello. Brooke hung up right away, she just couldn't do it.